GREEK GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE (FASOLAKIA)

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I first ate this dish at the Olympus Restaurant in Newport, RI in the late 1960's. It has been a favorite ever since.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium onion, diced
2 clove garlic, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes
28 oz can tomatoes, diced or 4 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 handful parsley, chopped
1 handful dill or fresh mint, chopped
1/2 c feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • 2. Add garlic and pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  • 3. Add tomatoes, green beans, oregano; salt and pepper and simmer until the beans are soft; about 40 minutes.
  • 4. Remove from heat, mix in dill and parsley and serve garnished with feta cheese.

Daryion Bonnet
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Syed Tanvir
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This is one of my favorite recipes for green beans. The tomato sauce is simple but flavorful, and the green beans are always cooked perfectly.


tony copper
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The green beans are always cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Huzaifa Umair (MR JHELUMI)
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce is delicious.


Ryan Jenkins
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The green beans are always cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce is delicious.


Nancy Alvarado
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This recipe is a keeper! The green beans were tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Meer Arslan Arslan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The green beans are always cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Ava Makris
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This is my go-to recipe for green beans. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.


shirin 3344
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Pat Go (Bitcoin)
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This is a great recipe for a side dish or a main course. The green beans are tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce is rich and tangy. I highly recommend it!


PASTOON PASTOON
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I was looking for a way to use up some green beans I had in my fridge, and this was perfect. The green beans were delicious and the tomato sauce was amazing.


QUDRAT ULLAH Ch
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This is one of my favorite recipes for green beans. The tomato sauce is simple but flavorful, and the green beans are always cooked perfectly.


Benbecky Rodriguez
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce had a nice tang to it.


Asif Gill
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The green beans were tender and the sauce was delicious.


Sam Flowers
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I love this recipe! The green beans are so tender and the tomato sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Nelius Wangui
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce is delicious.


Maxamad Cali
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The green beans were tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was rich and tangy. I served it with some grilled chicken and rice, and it was a perfect meal.